How to Pronounce "spurs"
word
/ˈspɝz/
SPURZ
/spˈɜːz/
SPURZ
Definition
'Spurs' can refer to the metal tools worn on boots to urge a horse to move, or to things that encourage or stimulate action or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɝz/
British English
/spˈɜːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPURZ
UK
SPURZ
Listen in Context
The cowboy wore shiny spurs on his boots.
His words acted as spurs to help me study harder.
She collects antique spurs from around the world.
A little competition often spurs people to do their best.